The Big Issues
- Entry to the sector: getting that crucial first break into employment
- Continuing Professional Development: investing in staff development and progression
- Management and leadership: key skills for success, particularly among small businesses
- Diversity: creative and cultural industries suffer from a lack of diversity
- Information, Advice & Guidance: clear, accurate advice for people seeking to join, or progress in the creative industries
- Creativity and culture in schools: quality of teaching, curriculum design and advice are vital in the development of the skills and aspirations of young people
- Qualification reform: ensuring that our education system provides qualifications relevant to industry
- Business and enterprise: knowing how to run a business on a local, national and global scale
- Industry intelligence & research: accurate Labour Market Intelligence is vital for the creative and cultural industries to have a strong and influential voice with government